#943

Two German Candy Containers as Miniature Instruments
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4"(10 cm.) and 6". Each of sturdy card paper,comprising a guitar with lithographed-paper cover to simulate burled maple and rosewood,with strings; and a mandolin with relief design silver paper on the top and alternating black and gold paper stripes on the bowl. The top and bottom separate on each for use as a candy container. Excellent condition,tip of handle bent on guitar. For the French market,circa 1885.